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Women's Twenty20 International · Ireland Women tour of South AfricaSouth Africa v Ireland: T20I scorecard, 7 Dec 2025
South Africa won by 65 runs. 7 Dec 2025, Boland Park, Paarl, Paarl.
Result
Runs per over- Boland Park, Paarl, Paarl
South Africa: runs per over Ireland: runs per over
South Africa innings
201/5 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F Tunnicliffelbw b AK Maguire | 51 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 121.4 |
| S Luusc R Stokell b AK Maguire | 37 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 154.2 |
| L Wolvaardtc A Hunter b AK Maguire | 22 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 137.5 |
| D van Niekerklbw b AN Kelly | 41 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 215.8 |
| M Kappb O Prendergast | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 200.0 |
| CL Tryonnot out | 16 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 228.6 |
| N de Klerknot out | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.7 |
| Extras | 11 (b 1, lb 2, w 6, nb 2) | ||||
| Total | 201/5 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: N Mlaba, S Jafta, A Khaka, N Shangase
Fall of wickets: 1-78 (S Luus, 9.2 ov); 2-116 (F Tunnicliffe, 13.1 ov); 3-124 (L Wolvaardt, 13.6 ov); 4-171 (D van Niekerk, 17.2 ov); 5-183 (M Kapp, 18.1 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O Prendergast | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| A Dalzell | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.50 |
| A Canning | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.33 |
| AN Kelly | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| C Murray | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
| AK Maguire | 4 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 10.75 |
Ireland innings
136/3 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Hunterb CL Tryon | 14 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 77.8 |
| GH Lewislbw b CL Tryon | 19 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 86.4 |
| O Prendergastnot out | 51 | 43 | 4 | 1 | 118.6 |
| L Paulb N Mlaba | 40 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 137.9 |
| R Stokellnot out | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Extras | 7 (b 1, lb 5, w 1, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 136/3 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: AN Kelly, A Canning, AK Maguire, L Delany, A Dalzell, C Murray
Fall of wickets: 1-34 (GH Lewis, 6.3 ov); 2-35 (A Hunter, 6.6 ov); 3-111 (L Paul, 16.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Luus | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 |
| M Kapp | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2.00 |
| A Khaka | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 |
| N Mlaba | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
| CL Tryon | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
| N de Klerk | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 5.67 |
| N Shangase | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8.00 |
Match summary
South Africa played Ireland in a women's Twenty20 International at Boland Park, Paarl, Paarl on 7 December 2025, part of Ireland Women tour of South Africa. South Africa won by 65 runs.
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat.
F Tunnicliffe was named player of the match.
On 7 December 2025 the on-field umpires were S Lackay and VG Rathi, with S Wadvalla as match referee.
How the innings went
South Africa made 201/5 in 20 overs. F Tunnicliffe top-scored with 51 from 42 balls, including 7 fours and 0 sixes. AK Maguire took 3 for 43. The biggest stand before a wicket was 78 runs between S Luus and F Tunnicliffe.
Ireland made 136/3 in 20 overs. O Prendergast top-scored with 51 from 43 balls, including 4 fours and 1 sixes. CL Tryon took 2 for 24. The biggest stand before a wicket was 76 runs between L Paul and O Prendergast.
Extras
South Africa's innings of 201/5 in 20 overs included 11 extras: 6 wides, 2 no-balls, 1 byes and 2 leg byes. Ireland's innings of 136/3 in 20 overs included 7 extras: 1 wides, 0 no-balls, 1 byes and 5 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won South Africa v Ireland on 7 December 2025?
South Africa won by 65 runs.
Who top-scored in South Africa v Ireland?
O Prendergast scored 51 from 43 balls for Ireland, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa v Ireland?
AK Maguire, with 3 for 43.
What was the highest partnership?
78 runs between S Luus and F Tunnicliffe for South Africa.
Who won the toss?
South Africa, who chose to bat.
Where was South Africa v Ireland played?
At Boland Park, Paarl, Paarl, on 7 December 2025.